Have you ever read a book that made you jump up and down with glee one minute, then squeeze it tight the next thinking MY BOOK, the next? That is what Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn did for me!! This book brought ALL. THE. FEELS. – mainly LOVE!
‘Mermaid Inn’ by Jenny Holiday Review: The Escape You NEED Right Now
Mermaid Inn tells the story of Eve Abbott, a librarian from Toronto who returns to the small town where she spent her summers when her aunt leaves her the Mermaid Inn. Eve left Moonflower Bay after her high school boyfriend broke her heart at the Mermaid Parade, she vowed never to return – until now.
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary Is A Must-Read
This book is a must-read. Let me tell you why. I’ve included some tiny spoilers, to help convince you but mostly this is a spoiler-free review. Trust me, this book needs to move to the very top of your to…
Book Review: Gork the Teenage Dragon by Gabe Hudson
I’m not going to come in here saying this was a great book that I enjoyed, because that’s not what we do here. Instead, we’re going to stay honest in this book review, and everyone is going to deal with…
‘I Love You Like That’ Isn’t Bad, It’s Just Predictable
Here’s the thing that I don’t like about reviewing books – not liking them. Because when I don’t like them and I have to review them, I feel guilty. I feel guilty because I know that someone poured their heart…
Turning The Pages: ‘UNPregnant’ by Jenni Hendricks
If I am being honest, I can understand why it is that UNPREGNANT is so well received and loved. The book is beautifully written, the pacing is on track, the characters grow throughout the pages. I can see why it…
5 Reasons Why You Need To Read ‘Sorta Like a Rock Star’
If you want to get ahead of the game of Netflix’s latest Young Adult book-to-movie adaptation, then you’re going to want to park a seat and listen to your next great book obsession. Sorta Like a Rock Star tells the…
You Need To Read ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
I’m not quite sure how Casey Mcquinston’s debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue escaped my notice while I was doing research for my most anticipated books of 2019 list, or during all the time I spent browsing Book Twitter…
‘Girls Resist!’ by KaeLyn Rich is the Guide Girls Need to Start a Revolution!
Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution by KaeLyn Rich is your go-to-guide to go from person on the sidelines of everything that’s happening in your life, neighborhood, city, or country to writer, activist, and speaker…
‘Fierce Fairytales’ by Nikita Gill Reinvents Classic Fairytales in the #MeToo Era
In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx/WOC community since I am Latinx.) Welcome to…
‘The Dark Beneath the Ice’ by Amelinda Berube is Paranormal Activity & Black Swan’s Queer Love Child
In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community. Welcome to Queerly Not Straight! Enjoy and leave a comment below if…
‘Spill Zone: The Broken Vow’ by Scott Westerfeld is an Otherworldly Masterpiece
I’m trying not to be cheesy. I’m trying not to throw out words and phrases like horrifyingly beautiful or a haunting masterpiece. You know, the basics and what every book review is like. But that’s what Scott Westerfeld’s Spill Zone:…
‘The Darkest Legacy’ Review: A Thrilling, Emotional Ride Reflective of Society
Bracken’s newest installment of The Darkest Minds manages to weave a complex story filled with political awareness, compassion, thrills, romance, and a narrator that comes into her own. The last time I read The Darkest Minds series, which was about…
Turning the Pages: ‘Save The Date’ By Morgan Matson
I’ve always been a sucker for a good contemporary book. I sometimes feel like fantasy and supernatural are overdone (but that’s not to say that I don’t relish a good book about either). But here’s the thing about contemporary books…
‘Ruthless Magic’ by Megan Crewe is ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Hunger Games’ Love Child
Don’t let the title of this review fool you. Ruthless Magic, the first in the Conspiracy of Magic series by Megan Crewe, is more than the books that came before it, inspired it, or drew your eye to it. It’s the…
‘How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation’ Book Review
How I Resist: Activism and Hope is a guidebook about where to begin. Edited by Maureen Johnson, the author of Truly Devious, it offers life lessons and advice from renowned writers and activists in hopes of invigorating a new generation of fighters…
‘This Heart of Mine’ is All About Heart & Moving On Together
At first glance, ‘This Heart of Mine’ by C.C. Hunter seems like any other coming of age story or high school romance. Even the first chapter is sweet and goes along the same lines of a John Hughes love story. It…
‘Ink, Iron, and Glass’ is the Representation Steampunk Needs
‘Ink, Iron, and Glass’ by Gwendolyn Clare is the representation that the steampunk genre needs. From the moment I realized that the protagonist was a woman of color I knew something would be different about this book. It didn’t stumble…
Turning The Pages: ‘By The Book’ by Julia Sonneborn
You know that we love a good book and we love a good book cover. When we got BY THE BOOK in the mail, to be honest with you – we fell in love with the cover. The simplicity, the…
Turning The Pages: ‘She Regrets Nothing’ by Andrea Dunlop
New York. Living here is one of the craziest things in the world and yet it’s one of the best places to live. I find myself at home here and maybe that’s why I love to get wrapped up in…
Turning the Pages: ‘This Is Not A Love Letter’
Title: This Is Not A Love LetterAuthor: Kim PurcellRating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: This Is Not A Love Letter drew us in from the very first page and hasn’t let go of us weeks later. We doubt it ever will. Confession…
